Weather in May in Shikoku
Planning a trip to Shikoku this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Shikoku in May?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. May in Shikoku generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Kōchi at 19°C to warm in Matsuyama at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Matsuyama and 9°C in Kōchi.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shikoku, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 130 mm to high rainfall in Matsuyama with 151 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Matsuyama enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Shikoku climate page.
Where to go in Shikoku in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Shikoku's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Shikoku?
Matsuyama
In May Matsuyama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Takamatsu
In May Takamatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Kōchi
In May Kōchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shikoku, in Japan.
Is May the best time to visit Shikoku?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Shikoku with overall pleasant weather in Matsuyama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, October and November provide pleasant weather in Matsuyama. On the other hand, the months of January, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Shikoku.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Japan.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.